Rosario
82% girls · 18% boys
About Rosario
Rosario comes from the Spanish title of the Virgin Mary, Nuestra Señora del Rosario, or "Our Lady of the Rosary", Rosary referring to the vocal and mental prayers in Catholicism, that reflect on the life of Christ and his Mother.
Rosario for boys#5161 US
A popular masculine choice in Italy where it ranks in the Top 200, Rosario is a feminine name in Spanish speaking communities, and while the spelling remains the same, there is a slight difference in pronunciation. In the US, Rosario was given to around 30 boys in 2023, and to 70 girls.
Rosario for girls#2114 US
Anglo parents are taking note of this Hispanic classic, thanks to actress Rosario Dawson and a character on Will & Grace. Poetic and powerful, it comes from the Spanish title of the Virgin Mary, Nuestra Señora del Rosario, or "Our Lady of the Rosary", Rosary referring to vocal and mental prayer in Catholicism, that reflect on the life of Christ and his Mother.
Given to around 80 girls in the US in a recent year, it is also used as an exclusively masculine name in Italy.
Pronounced roh-SAHR-ee-oh.
As of October 2026, Rosario ranked #5161 for boys and #2114 for girls in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #487 for boys in 1917 and #742 for girls in 1953.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank · boys | Births · boys | US rank · girls | Births · girls |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | #2,287 | 82 |
| 2015 | #4,858 | 20 | #2,615 | 69 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | #2,318 | 82 |
| 2017 | #4,083 | 26 | #2,539 | 70 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | #2,415 | 75 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | #2,499 | 71 |
| 2020 | #4,393 | 23 | #2,434 | 72 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | #2,341 | 78 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | #2,398 | 77 |
| 2023 | #3,691 | 31 | #2,575 | 69 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | #2,707 | 64 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | #2,114 | 89 |
World rankings
Rosario for girls
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- Rosario Isabel DawsonGirl
American actress
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First Lady of Puerto Rico as daughter of Gov. Luis A. Ferré
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Rosario in pop culture
- Rosario Inés Consuelo Yolanda SalazarGirl
character on TV's "Will and Grace"
- Rosario de ValleGirl
minor character in telenovela "Destinos"